Key lime pie bars taste like the classic pie, but in bar form! The filling is extra creamy thanks to the addition of cream cheese, and a dollop of whipped cream on top is the perfect finishing touch. Make a batch to bring to your next picnic or potluck!

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Homemade apple pie filling is sandwiched between two pieces of pie crust to create apple hand pies! It’s the perfect fall dessert for holiday gatherings, parties, and gifting.

These hand-held apple pies are a cute spin on the classic pie recipe. You get to enjoy the same flavors and textures of homemade apple pie — the flaky crust, the tender chunks of apple, the warming spices — but there’s no fork or plate required to devour hand pies!

Apple hand pies can be prepared in advance, then displayed on a platter for your guests to help themselves. Plus, they’re much easier to serve than traditional apple pie!

Make these mini hand pies for Thanksgiving, or any time you need a special treat this fall. I especially love warming individual hand pies in the microwave and serving à la mode.

Ingredients for This Recipe

These apple hand pies come together with the same ingredients you’d use to make classic apple pie!

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Pecan pie filling is made even richer with the addition of semi-sweet chocolate chips! Chocolate pecan pie is reminiscent of the classic dessert, but unique enough to stand out on any dessert table.

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This Oreo pie features an Oreo crust with a smooth and creamy Oreo filling. It’s incredibly rich, delicious, and easy to make!

When it comes to Thanksgiving, I love to make regular pies like my classic pumpkin pie or pecan pie. But I also love having some no-bake options, like banoffee pie or peanut butter pie.

So naturally I thought it would be perfect to share this simple Oreo pie recipe too! It’s adapted from my no-bake Oreo cheesecake recipe, but scaled down and adjusted to fit a regular pie dish.

If you’re looking for a simple recipe that will wow your guests this Thanksgiving, this is one recipe you need to try!

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

• Oreos: The most important ingredient in this recipe! You will need at least 34 Oreos, plus some extra for topping or decorating.

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This easy pumpkin pie recipe is made completely from scratch and is a great make-ahead dessert for the holidays!

If there’s one thing I look forward to at Thanksgiving, it’s the pumpkin pie. Okay, pumpkin pie topped with a huge dollop of whipped cream. Today I’ll be sharing my absolute favorite traditional pumpkin pie recipe that’s made 100% from scratch.

If you don’t make many pies, then this is a good one to have tucked up your sleeve for the holidays. The pumpkin pie filling is as simple as whisking the ingredients together and pouring it into a partially-baked pie shell.

Because pumpkin pie has to be stored in the fridge, it’s a great make-ahead dessert that everyone will love!

Ingredients for This Recipe

This pumpkin pie recipe requires minimal ingredients, so it’s important that you use the right ones. Here’s an overview of what you’ll be using to make this recipe: 

• Pie crust: I like to use my favorite pie crust recipe to make this pie, but a store-bought crust works as well. 
• Brown sugar: Sweetens the pumpkin pie filling and also adds flavor.

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A buttery graham cracker crust is filled with dulce de leche and sliced bananas, then topped with homemade whipped cream to create an irresistible banoffee pie!

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These Mini Apple Pies are easy to make and filled with a simple homemade apple pie filling. The perfect mini dessert for fall!

If you’ve been around for a while, you may recognize these adorable mini apple pies! I originally shared this recipe in 2017 and since then it’s become a reader favorite, especially around Thanksgiving.

Just like with my carrot cake recipe, I decided it was time to give this recipe a little update. I’ve included more step-by-step photos and tips and tricks to ensure that these mini apple pies turn out perfect for you!

I promise this is one recipe you will want to keep on hand for the upcoming holidays. And besides, mini desserts are just better than regular desserts. Right?

What You Need

The ingredient list for these pies is surprisingly short and simple. It’s very similar to my classic apple pie recipe, but scaled down.

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An easy recipe for mini pumpkin pies made in a muffin pan. The perfect dessert for Thanksgiving!

If you’ve ever felt intimidated when it comes to making pies, these mini pumpkin pies are the perfect starting point!

Since they’re made in a muffin pan, you don’t have to worry about decorating the edges like a regular pie. The filling only takes about 5 minutes to mix together, then all you have to do is pour it into the pie crusts and bake.

Not only are they easy to make, but these pies would be a fantastic addition to your Thanksgiving table this year too!

This mini pumpkin pie recipe is actually adapted from my regular pumpkin pie, but scaled down to make less filling. Here’s exactly what you will need to make them:

• Pie Crusts: You’ll need two pie crusts for this recipe, you can either use my homemade pie crust recipe or store-bought.

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Southern buttermilk pie has a sweet and tangy, custard-like filling. Top your slice with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries or enjoy it plain!

What Is Buttermilk Pie? 

Come Thanksgiving, almost every home in the South is sure to have buttermilk pie on the dessert table. 

Buttermilk pie has a slightly tangy, custard-like filling made with buttermilk, eggs, butter, and a little flour. Some recipes flavor the filling with lemon zest, coconut, or nutmeg.

The recipe for buttermilk pie that I’m sharing with you today is as classic as it gets! There’s a little lemon juice and nutmeg in the filling to round things out, but not so much that the sweet buttermilk flavor is masked.

Chess Pie vs. Buttermilk Pie

Chess pie and buttermilk pie are similar, but they have a few distinct characteristics. 

Chess pie is often thickened with flour or cornmeal, whereas buttermilk pie is only ever thickened with a little flour.

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Buttery pie crust is filled with a gooey chocolate filling in this homemade chocolate chess pie recipe. This classic Southern pie is a must for any family gathering or holiday party! 

What Is Chocolate Chess Pie? 

Chocolate chess pie is a decadent variation of Southern chess pie. Regular chess pie has a custardy vanilla filling made with sugar, eggs, milk, and butter. Depending on what recipe you use, the filling is either thickened with flour or cornmeal. 

Chocolate chess pie has one key difference — it’s chocolatey! Instead of using flour in the filling to thicken it, cornstarch and cocoa powder are used instead. 

The filling of this incredibly rich pie has a similar texture to a fudgy brownie. If you have chocolate lovers in your family, you need to make this pie!

Ingredients in This Recipe 

This is an incredibly easy pie recipe to make, and it calls for basic ingredients most bakers will have on hand.

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